13th Ohio Volunteer Infantry - Officers & Staff

Contributed by: Shirley Houk

This regiment was organized at Camp Dennison OH from 12-26 June 1861 to serve three years. The original members (except veterans) were mustered out 26 Jun 1864 by reason of expiration of term of service; the organization, composed of veterans and recruits, was retained in the service until 05 Dec 1865, when it was mustered out in accordance with orders from the War Department.

 

SOLDIER'S NAME RANK AGE ENTERED SERVICE REMARKS

Smith, William S. Colonel 30 22 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted to Brig. General 15 Apr 1862
Hawkins, Joseph G. Colonel 33 22 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted from Lt. Colonel 13 May 1862; killed in battle of Stone River, TN 31 Dec 1862
Jarvis, Dwight, Jr. Colonel 25 29 May 1861 3 yrs Promoted to Major from Captain Co. C 14 Aug 1862; Lt. Colonel 24 Dec 1862; Colonel 01 Jan 1863; mustered out with regiment 26 Jun 1864
Mason, Columbus B. Lt. Col. 28 22 Jun 1861 3 yrs Resigned 13 Sep 1861
Runkle, Benjamin P. Lt. Col. 24 01 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted to Major from Captain Co. C 25 Oct 1861; Lt. Colonel 13 May 1862; Colonel 45th O.V.I. 19 Aug 1862
Schneider, William Lt. Col. 40 07 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted from Captain Co. G 14 Aug 1862; resigned 24 Dec 1862
Mast, Elhanon M. Lt. Col. 24 01 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted to Major from Captain Co. C 24 Dec 1862; Lt. Colonel 01 Jan 1863; killed in battle of Chickamauga, GA., 19 Sep 1863
Snyder, Joseph T. Major 22 10 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted from Captain Co. H 01 Jan 1863; wounded at battle of Chickamauga, GA 19 Sep 1863; mustered out with regiment 05 Dec 1865
Turney, Samuel D. Surgeon 33 26 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted to Surgeon U.S. Volunteers 26 Mar 1863
Jones, Allen Surgeon 36 18 May 1863 3 yrs Mustered out 26 Jun 1864 by order of War Department
Thrift, Robert W. Asst Surgeon 35 26 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted to Surgeon 49th O.V.I. 17 Aug 1861
Chase, Elmore Y. Asst Surgeon -- 26 Aug 1861 3 yrs Resigned 11 Sep 1862
Smith, Jeremiah W. Asst Surgeon -- 17 Sep 1862 3 yrs Resigned 01 Apr 1863
McCready, James Asst Surgeon 29 07 Jan 1863 3 yrs Mustered out 26 June 1864 by order of War Department
Moore, John K. Asst Surgeon 24 15 Jun 1863 3 yrs Mustered out 26 Jun 1864 by order of War Department
Seeds, Silas M. Asst Surgeon 26 21 May 1865 3 yrs Mustered out with regiment 05 Dec 1865
Loudon, Thomas J. Adju'nt 23 08 Nov 1861 3 yrs Promoted to Captain Co. C 14 Aug 1862
McConnell, James W. Adju'nt 22 21 Jun 1861 3 yrs Appointed Acting Adjutant from 2nd Lieutenant Co. H 19 Feb 1862; resigned 15 Apr 1862
Lindenburg, Charles Adju'nt 21 19 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted from 2nd Lieutenant Co. H 14 Aug 1862; mustered out 26 Jun 1864 on expiration of term of service
George, Thomas B. Adju'nt 35 26 Jun 1861 3 yrs Appointed from 1st Lieutenant Co. D 30 May 1862; resigned 29 Sep 1864
Leisure, James A. R.Q.M. -- 29 May 1861 3 yrs Died 17 Oct 1861 at Gallipolis, OH
Lambert, William B. R.Q.M. 28 19 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted from 2nd Lieutenant Co. G 08 Dec 1862; assigned to Co. A ---
Bosler, Samuel C. R.Q.M. 22 22 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted from 2nd Lieutenant Co. E 01 Mar 1863; mustered out 26 Jun 1864 on expiration of term of service
Smith, Anthony W. Chaplain -- 08 Jul 1861 3 yrs Resigned 15 Mar 1862
Van Horne, Thomas B. Chaplain -- 10 Jul 1862 3 yrs Mustered out 26 Jun 1864 on expiration of term of service
Merrill, James H. Sgt. Maj. 30 04 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted from Sergeant Co. C 01 Jun 1863; to 1st Lieutenant Co. C 30 Sep 1864; veteran.
Clifford, John G. Sgt. Maj. 23 19 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted from Sergeant Co. C 11 Oct 1864; to 1st Lieutenant Co. C 31 May 1865; veteran.
Buzick, James S. Sgt. Maj. 19 29 May 1861 3 yrs Promoted from 1st Sergeant Co. B 01 Jul 1865; mustered out with regiment 05 Dec 1865; veteran.
Wolfkill, Robert F. Q.M.S. 22 04 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant Co. C 01 Jan 1863
Hoge, Jesse T. Q.M.S. 31 11 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted from Sergeant Co. E 01 Jan 1864; mustered out with regiment 05 Dec 1863; veteran.
Leister, Henry S. Com.Ser. 30 11 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted from Sergeant Co. E 01 Jan 1864; to 1st Lieutenant Co. B 10 Feb 1865; veteran.
Courtney, David W. Com.Ser. 19 05 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted from Sergeant Co. A 20 Feb 1865; mustered out with regiment 05 Dec 1865; veteran.
Campbell, William H. Hos.St'd. 23 26 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant 30 Mar 1862. Assignment not found.
Boyer, William H. Hos.St'd. 24 01 Oct 1861 3 yrs On muster-in roll but no record of muster-out found
Krume, William G. Hos.St'd. 20 19 Jun 1861 3 yrs Promoted from Private Co. B 08 Jul 1864; mustered out with regiment 05 Dec 1865; veteran.
Welch, Henry H. Prin.Mus -- 01 Jul 1861 3 yrs Discharged to accept promotion as 2nd Lieutenant Co. F 18th O.V.I. 03 Feb 1862
Jackson, Lyman A. Musician 22 02 Jul 1861 3 yrs Discharged 03 Sep 1862 by order of War Department
Reynolds, Charles W. Musician 20 02 Jul 1861 3 yrs Discharged 03 Sep 1862 by order of War Department
Weaver, Antone Musician 36 02 Jul 1861 3 yrs Discharged 03 Sep 1862 by order of War Department
Hathaway, Franklin Musician 25 04 Jun 1861 3 yrs --
Chance, Josiah Musician 21 01 Jul 1861 3 yrs Discharged 03 Sep 1862 by order of War Department
Eakin, James Musician 23 14 Jul 1861 3 yrs Discharged 03 Sep 1862 by order of War Department
Dickinson, John W. Musician 21 21 Jun 1861 3 yrs Transferred from Co. H 01 Jul 1861; discharged 03 Sep 1862 by order of War Department
Curl, John W. Musician 27 02 Jul 1861 3 yrs Discharged 03 Sep 1862 by order of War Department
McGowan, Hugh R. Musician 23 02 Jul 1861 3 yrs Transferred from Co. I ___; discharged 03 Sep 1862 by order of War Department
Selby, Charles W. Musician 22 02 Jul 1861 3 yrs Discharged 03 Sep 1862 by order of War Department
Ackerman, Charles Musician 29 02 Jul 1861 3 yrs Discharged 03 Sep 1862 by order of War Department
Adams, George Musician 19 22 Jun 1861 3 yrs Transferred from Co. D ---; discharged 03 Sep 1862 by order of War Department
Gold, William D. Musician 17 14 Oct 1861 3 yrs Discharged 03 Sep 1862 by order of War Department
Bros, Charles A. Musician 15 29 Aug 1861 3 yrs Discharged 03 Sep 1862 by order of War Department
Bosworth, Henry M. Musician -- 02 Jul 1861 3 yrs Transferred to 36th O.V.I. 01 Oct 1861
Boggs, Vincent M. Musician -- 02 Jul 1861 3 yrs Discharged 01 Oct 1861 on Surgeon's certificate of disability

 

 

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